Grizzlies rookie Cam Spencer fractured his left thumb on Thursday while taking part in a practice with the Memphis Hustle in the G League, according to a press release from the team.
Spencer will require surgery to repair the break and will be reevaluated in three weeks, the Grizzlies said in their statement.
The 53rd overall pick in the 2024 draft, Spencer missed the first several weeks of his rookie season due to an ankle injury. Since getting healthy in mid-November, he has appeared in 10 contests for Memphis, including eight of the team’s past 14 games. He has averaged 4.8 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 12.5 minutes per game with a shooting line of .429/.333/1.000 across those eight recent outings.
The Grizzlies also issued an injury update on veteran guard Marcus Smart, who has been unavailable since December 21 due to a partial tear of the proximal extensor hood of his right index finger.
According to the club, Smart is making progress in his rehab and is now considered week-to-week. While that’s somewhat vague, it suggests a January return remains in play for the 30-year-old.
Injuries have been a problem for Smart since he was traded to the Grizzlies during the 2023 offseason. He was able to suit up for just 20 games last season and has been limited to 18 so far in 2024/25. In total, he has missed 82 of 120 regular season contests since arriving in Memphis.